Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Thursday, July 9, 2015
This Show
Part 1: Cyber Bullying
Dale discusses New Zealand’s new anti-cyberbullying law, which leads to an extended debate with Carissa about free speech, harassment, and whether such laws are necessary. The conversation reveals Carissa believes something should be done about online bullying, especially of children, while Dale argues it’s a slippery slope that threatens the First Amendment. The segment also includes discussions about Dale getting free coffee at 7-Eleven, addiction to painkillers, and station business. Chuy (Eric Alderete) makes an appearance and discusses being uncomfortable with getting tan.
Segments
- Show Open [00:00:07] — Matt introduces the show with the standard opening announcements and cast introduction.
- 7-Eleven Free Coffee Mystery [00:01:24] — Dale is confused and uncomfortable that a Cedar Park 7-Eleven keeps waving him through without charging for coffee. The crew warns him he’s about to get employees fired by broadcasting it.
- New Zealand Cyberbullying Law [00:07:07] — Dale introduces a New Zealand law banning harmful digital communications with prison time and fines. This kicks off a lengthy debate about free speech, harassment, and online bullying.
- Carissa vs. Dale on Cyberbullying [00:09:50] — Carissa argues that something needs to be done about cyberbullying, especially of kids. Dale pushes back that you can’t outlaw being mean and asks where the line would be drawn.
- Harassment vs. Free Speech [00:15:00] — Bob brings up that the show once had someone prosecuted for harassment. Discussion of stalking laws, telephonic harassment laws from the 1950s that haven’t been updated for the internet.
- Caller Jennifer on Subjectivity [00:19:21] — Jennifer calls in about being bullied in high school by teachers and students, argues that what’s ‘legitimately hurtful’ is too subjective to make a workable law.
- Yerba Mate Cancer Warning [00:22:00] — Dale reads that Yerba Mate tea, which Bob and Carissa drink, may increase cancer risk especially when combined with smoking. Carissa has recently started smoking again.
- Tensions and Last Week’s Fights [00:28:00] — Dale alludes to huge off-air fights last week that didn’t involve him until the end. He says the show doesn’t work unless they eventually share what happened, but leaves it up to the others.
- Chuy’s Skin Tone Issue [00:30:05] — Chuy reveals he’s uncomfortable getting tan and prefers to stay lighter, which leads to the hosts accusing him of being a ‘self-hating racist’ who only wants to date white women.
- Dale’s Sister and Painkiller Addiction [00:36:00] — Dale discusses his older sister in California who he believes may be dead, as she’s addicted to prescription painkillers and he hasn’t heard from her in almost a year.
- Austin DWI .414 Blood Alcohol [00:39:00] — Discussion of an Austin man arrested with a blood alcohol content of 0.414, nearly half a percent, found falling-over drunk at the Kensington Apartments.
- Ticket Giveaways and Upcoming Podcasts [00:41:21] — Dale announces tickets for Alex Ramundo, Oddball Music and Comedy Fest, and Tedeschi Trucks Band. Mentions planning a Back to School podcast at Cap City Comedy Club.
Callers
- Jennifer [00:19:21] — Cyberbullying laws – she was tormented in high school and argues that what’s hurtful is too subjective to legislate effectively Her call supports Dale’s position that anti-bullying laws are too subjective, validates the difficulty of drawing lines around speech
Quotes
Since when did words hurt other people?
Dale Dudley [00:11:32]
When you get your feelings hurt on the internet, guess whose fault it is? Yours.
Dale Dudley [00:12:30]
The show doesn’t work unless we eventually tell everything that happened.
Dale Dudley [00:28:52]
I don’t like getting real dark. I could be a self-hating racist.
Chuy [00:33:01]
Part 2: It’s the End of the World And We Know It(‘s All Obama’s Fault)
The hosts announce a live podcast at Cap City Comedy Club for September 3rd, then discuss Daniel’s upcoming Canada trip involving kayaking, which the hosts mockingly doubt his physical readiness for. The main segment focuses on Jade Helm 15, a military training exercise starting July 15th in Bastrop and other Texas towns, with the hosts ridiculing KXAN’s sensationalist coverage and the conspiracy theories surrounding it. Dale recounts a disastrous evening trying to hang pendant lights in his new home, culminating in breaking a chair and stepping in dog poop. The show closes with clips mocking religious figures and a prank call to the 700 Club.
Segments
- Live Podcast Announcement and Daniel’s Canada Trip [00:00:00] — Dale announces the next live podcast at Cap City Comedy Club on September 3rd. The hosts mock Daniel’s upcoming Canada trip, particularly his kayaking plans and physical preparedness.
- Jade Helm 15 Discussion Begins [00:06:05] — The hosts introduce Operation Jade Helm 15, mocking KXAN’s sensationalist graphics and coverage of the military training exercise starting July 15th.
- KXAN News Report on Jade Helm [00:07:46] — The hosts play and ridicule a KXAN news report from Bastrop featuring residents worried about government takeover, including a woman who refused to appear on camera out of fear of government identification.
- Shut Up and Dance Song Debate [00:18:35] — Dale and Carissa argue about the song ‘Shut Up and Dance,’ with Dale calling it horrible overproduced music and Carissa defending it.
- Troop Count Confusion [00:20:27] — The hosts discuss how many troops are coming to Bastrop (60), with comedic confusion about military terminology and Carissa’s uncertainty about the spelling of ‘troop.’
- Dale’s Home Improvement Disaster [00:24:27] — Dale recounts his nightmarish evening trying to hang pendant lights in his new house, which took three hours, tripped breakers, broke a chair leg when he sat down, and ended with him stepping in dog poop.
- Pastor Manning Anti-Gay Rant [00:38:47] — The hosts play and mock audio of Pastor Manning delivering a hateful sermon about gay marriage and LGBTQ people.
- Father’s Day Card Story [00:44:33] — Audio played of an 87-year-old man receiving a Father’s Day card from his deceased gay son 26 years after it was mailed. The hosts criticize the father for having shunned his son.
- Pat Robertson on ISIS Beheadings [00:49:39] — The hosts play and ridicule Pat Robertson claiming ISIS beheadings are ‘the best thing that ever happened to the world’ for religion.
- Prank Call to 700 Club [00:55:28] — Bob calls the 700 Club to request Pat Robertson’s Islam book, leading to an extended conversation with prayer representative Laura about faith, free will, and her request to pray for Carissa to quit smoking.
Recurring Bits
- The Sideshow [00:24:00] — Dale mentions yesterday’s sideshow where they went through his Facebook feed, available free for 30 days at DudleyandBobland.com
Guests
- Laura (other) [00:55:52] — 700 Club prayer representative who took Bob’s prank call requesting the Islam book and preached extensively about faith
Callers
- Dave [00:20:27] — Called about Jade Helm troop numbers Brief call, hung up or disconnected quickly
- unnamed [00:54:41] — Suggested sending a package to KISS FM who is doing an ‘open any package’ promotion The hosts agreed to send something to KISS FM
Quotes
You get so freaking bored you want to believe in the Great Pumpkin and Jade Helm
Dale Dudley [00:13:04]
I am NOT a man at all. I have no skills.
Dale Dudley [00:37:14]
This guy is a scammer. This guy is a money scammer.
Dale Dudley [00:42:17]